Award winning folk duo and Britain's Got Talent finalists heading to Wem Town Hall

This talented duo are the main writing partnership behind the hit folk big band Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys, one of the most energetic and sought after acts on the festival circuit.

Kelly’s passion for Celtic music, coupled with a love for the heavy riffs of classic rock and blues, and a voice described by Mike Harding as ‘one of my favourite voices ever’ has led Sam on to produce some of the most exciting music on the British folk scene in recent years.

Jamie Francis is a Bristol based banjo player, guitarist and songwriter who began gigging at the age of 12, and grew up surrounded by both the blues music popular in his home town of Maryport, and the Irish folk music played by his father. Together Kelly and Francis create haunting harmonies, soaring tunes and melodies that will make you fall in love with folk music. 

Rose Horner, Director of Wem Town Hall, says: “We are hugely excited to welcome Sam and Jamie to Wem this February. Their music is regularly aired on BBC Radio 2 and 3 and Sky Arts and Sports and people may well recognise Sam Kelly from reaching the final of Britain’s Got Talent! The show will be full of charming anecdotes and instrumental performances of the highest calibre that will get your feet tapping!”

With folk luminaries such as Kate Rusby, Seth Lakeman, and Cara Dillon waxing lyrical about Sam’s live set and described by Mark Radcliffe as "amazing, thrilling music", this will be a musical treat that should not be missed!  

Get your tickets before the 31 January for Early bird prices! Sam Kelly and Jamie Francis come to Wem Town Hall on Sunday, 9 February, 7.30pm. Visit wemtownhall.co.uk for tickets.